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The California Gold Rush The California Gold Rush Elaine Landau Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, including the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America. OL15040131W
The diary of David R. Leeper The diary of David R. Leeper David Rohrer Leeper A young prospector describes his experiences traveling overland to the California gold fields and during the five years he spent digging for gold. OL1618053W
Surviving the Oregon Trail Surviving the Oregon Trail Rebecca Stefoff "Read about how over half a million men, woman and children risked their lives and traveled west on the Oregon Trail in hopes for a better future"--Provided by publisher. OL16576619W
Daniel Boone Daniel Boone David Armentrout Describes the life and times of Daniel Boone, a man associated with the exploration of Kentucky and the westward expansion of the American frontier. OL1809932W
Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura Ingalls Wilder Patricia Reilly Giff A biography of the author of the "Little House" books, including the years of her marriage to Almanzo Wilder. OL1817408W
The dark history of America's old West The dark history of America's old West Sean Callery "A collection of dark deeds from America's old West"--Provided by publisher. OL18623806W
Daniel Boone Daniel Boone Tracey Boraas Describes the life of Daniel Boone, including his exploration of Kentucky, his interaction with various Indian tribes, and his role in the westward expansion of the American frontier. OL1869527W
Davy Crockett Davy Crockett Kathy Feeney A brief biography of the frontiersman and statesman from Tennessee who died at the Alamo. OL19151349W
Jedediah Smith Jedediah Smith Sharlene Nelson Discusses the life and work of Jedediah Smith, an explorer of the American West and leader of mountain men. OL1917386W
Pioneer girl Pioneer girl William Anderson Recounts the life story of the author of the "Little House" books, from her childhood in Wisconsin to her old age at Rocky Ridge Farm. OL2161993W
Davy Crockett Davy Crockett Elaine Marie Alphin Describes the life and accomplishments of David Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and defender of the Alamo. OL2648211W
Moving west Moving west Martha Cheney Includes: "historical background and facts; maps and a time line; arts and crafts projects; reading and writing connections; evaluation forms." OL2713514W
Calamity Jane Calamity Jane Stephen Krensky Calamity Jane was always in search of adventure. Nothing scared her—not rattlesnakes or wild horses or even Wild Bill Hickok. Quicksand could not keep her down. As an army scout, Calamity Jane rescue… OL448320W
Very First Thanksgiving Very First Thanksgiving Bea Bragg When fourteen-year-old Manuel and his younger brother join a difficult expedition through the Southwest desert to the Rio Grande in 1598, their comical trained goat is instrumental in helping them su… OL4782798W
Daniel Boone Daniel Boone Judy Alter Provides a brief introduction to Daniel Boone, his accomplishments, and his impact on American history. OL550656W
John Sutter and the California Gold Rush John Sutter and the California Gold Rush Matt Doeden,Ron Frenz,Barnett, Charles, Iii John Sutter and the California Gold Rush – In graphic novel format, recounts the story of the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill and how it changed California. OL5712349W
The legend of Daniel Boone The legend of Daniel Boone Eric Blair Read-it! Readers: Tall Tales These well-known legends will become well-loved books, as readers learn these classic tall tales through lively illustrations and unforgettable characters. OL5716012W
James Beckwourth James Beckwourth Susan R. Gregson A biography profiling the life of James Beckwourth, an African American man whose sense of adventure led the way to westward expansion of the United States. Includes source notes and timeline. OL5815829W
Mountain men Mountain men Andrew Glass Describes the lives of the beaver trappers who were the first explorers of the American West beyond the Rocky Mountains, and some of the tall tales that made them legends. OL73229W
Westward Ho Westward Ho Lucille Recht Penner Depicts the settlement of the American west during the 1800s. OL8138839W
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